The Foley Grail: The Art of Performing Sound for Film, Games, and Animation

This Book Teaches You How To Master Classic And Cutting-edge Foley Techniques In Order To Create Rich And Convincing Sound For Any Medium, Be It Film, Television, Radio, Podcasts, Animation, Or Games. Award-winning Foley Artist Vanessa Theme Ament Demonstrates How Foley Is Designed, Crafted, And Edited For Any Project, Down To The Nuts And Bolts Of Spotting, Cueing And Performing Sounds. Various Renowned Sound Artists Provide A Treasure Trove Of Indispensable Shortcuts, Hot Tips, And Other Valuable Tricks Of The Trade. This Updated Third Edition Features: New Chapters Dedicated To Foley In Games, Television, Broadcasting And Animation, As Well As What Is New In Sound For Media Education A Multitude Of Sound Recipes That Include Proven Foley Methods You Can Immediately Use On Your Own Projects A Diverse Range Of Case Studies From Well-known Films, Shows, Games And Animation Interviews With Current Sound Artists From Around The World By Exploring The Entire Audio Post-production Process, It Provides The Reader With An Excellent Understanding Of Where Foley Fits In The Business Of Filmmaking And Is A Perfect Guide For Both Newcomers And Experienced Sound Designers Wanting To Learn More About This Art--